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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,859.72, 594,499.56 and 260,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,859.72, 594,499.56 and 260,995.16 is: 360,120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,859.72 : 594,499.56 = 260,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,859.72/594,499.56 = 260,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,859.72x = 594,499.56 × 260,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,859.72x = 155,161,507,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,161,507,782.13/430,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,120.71

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